Legal Opinion
McLaughlin v. Richland Shoe Co.
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided May 16, 1988No. 86-1520PublishedCited by 1,355 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Stevens
The question presented concerns the meaning of the word “willful” as used in the statute of limitations applicable to civil actions to enforce the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The statute provides that such actions must be commenced within two years “except that a cause of action arising out of a willful violation may be commenced within three years after the cause of action accrued.” 61 Stat. 88, 29 U. S. C. § 255(a).
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Respondent, a manufacturer of shoes and boots, employed seven mechanics to maintain and repair its equipment. In 1984, the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) filed a complaint…
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